Alexandra Eala vs Iva Jovic Prediction 9/5/2026 Today’s Tennis Picks

Alexandra Eala will face Iva Jovic in the third round of the 2026 US Open. The match is scheduled for Saturday, September 5th. Here’s our Alexandra Eala vs Iva Jovic prediction. This preview will include an Alexandra Eala vs Iva Jovic pick.

Alexandra Eala vs Iva Jovic Preview

Alexandra Eala defeated Oleksandra Oliynykova in straight sets to reach the third round of the US Open for the first time. The match took 17 games to decide. Eala dominated the first set, which she won 6-1 in 23 minutes. The two players quickly exchanged breaks midway through the second set, but Eala raced to the lead when she broke serve in the seventh game. The Filipina went on to consolidate that advantage and prevailed 6-1, 6-4 in 64 minutes.

In the victory, Eala hit 19 winners and committed 17 unforced errors. Eala hammered 2 aces and tallied 1 double fault. She landed 64% of first serves in play and won 75% of first serve points (21/28). Eala won 69% of second serve points (11/16) and saved three of five break points on her serve. Before this round, Eala opened the tournament with a 6-1, 6-2 over Mary Stoiana.

Iva Jovic beat Francisca Jones in straight sets to reach the US Open third round for the first time. The match took 20 games to decide. Jovic prevailed 6-4, 6-4 in an hour and 54 minutes. In the victory, Jovic hit 21 winners and committed 26 unforced errors. That included 5 aces and 2 double faults. 

Jovic landed 51% of first serves in play and won 69% of first serve points (20/29). Jovic won 64% of second serve points (18/28) and saved four of six break points on her serve. Before this round, Jovic earned a hard-fought win over Magdalena Frech. She had lost in the second round stage twice at the US Open, but improves on her record in this tournament this week. Can she reach the fourth round?

Alexandra Eala vs Iva Jovic Head-To-Head

Eala and Jovic have met twice already at tour level and both matches happened this season. Jovic leads 2-0 in the head-to-head. She won at the 2026 French Open in straight sets and won their second meeting also in straight sets at Queen’s Club.

Alexandra Eala vs Iva Jovic Prediction

In their two meetings, we saw just how problematic this matchup will be for Eala. One of the strategies that Jovic has deployed is taking the ball early and not allowing the Filipina to settle. She’s able to limit Eala from unleashing that forehand and getting into the cross-court rhythm of suffocating opponents. Jovic is also a better server and can rack up the ace count and won’t face as many break points. I’ll still go Jovic again.

Nur Said's Pick: Iva Jovic in three sets